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A recent warning from Thailand’s government deputy spokesperson, Trisuree Trisaranakul, has alerted the public to the rapidly growing dengue fever outbreak. With nearly 20,000 reported cases and 15 deaths in the past five months, the epidemic reached its highest level in three years. Citizens are urged to take precautions to protect themselves and their children … …

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Distressing news.  20,000 reported cases means  cases serious enough to require  physician visits. Most cases  are  mild and the rule of thumb is 1 in 20 cases becomes serious. This suggests that perhaps 400,000 people have been  infected. Time to wage war on standing stagnant water and insect breeding zones.

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